Ethiopian Mustard

Brassica carinata, Brassicaceae

Zones

2–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pitch TrefoilPsoralea bituminosa

Pest DeterrentNitrogen Fixation

Spurred LupineLupinus laxiflorus

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Woolly-pod VetchVicia dasycarpa

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Strawberry RaspberryRubus illecebrosus

Mustard allelopathic compounds can inhibit growth of berry-producing shrubs

Purple TomatilloPhysalis ixocarpa

Mustard allelochemicals can inhibit solanaceous plants like tomatillos

Grouse WhortleberryVaccinium scoparium

Ethiopian mustard releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of acid-loving Vaccinium species

Uses

Functions

Soil BreakingBiomass ProductionPest DisruptionQuick Cover

Edible Parts

LeavesSeedsFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Ethiopian Mustard grow in?

Ethiopian Mustard grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Ethiopian Mustard?

Good companions for Ethiopian Mustard include Pitch Trefoil, Spurred Lupine, Woolly-pod Vetch.

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